UK opposition leader Starmer tests positive for COVID-19

British opposition Labour leader Keir Starmer has tested positive for COVID-19, a spokesperson said on Wednesday.

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Starmer had been due to face Prime Minister Boris Johnson at a question and answer session in parliament later on Wednesday. His deputy, Angela Rayner, will take his place, the spokesperson said.

Starmer previously tested positive for COVID in October.

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